Making Spiced Carrot Ice Cream can be a rewarding experience. To ensure success, follow these detailed steps:

1. Prepare the Carrots: Grate fresh carrots and set them aside.
2. Cook Carrots: In a saucepan, combine grated carrots with ½ cup of milk. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Blend Mixture: Using a blender or food processor, puree the cooked carrots with the remaining 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream until smooth.
4. Whisk Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until smooth.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the warm carrot mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking.
6. Cook Custard: Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10-15 minutes).
7. Add Spices and Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
8. Chill the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until cold (about 4-6 hours or overnight).
9. Churn Ice Cream: Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until creamy.
10. Freeze: Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.

By following these steps, you’ll create an incredible Spiced Carrot Ice Cream that will delight your taste buds.